A/N: Hope you like the new chapters!
Abigail's POV
I had just helped Raymond do some knife throwing tactics. We really did need to start training hard because I can feel something in the air… something is going to attack us. I just don't know what. After I helped Raymond, I disappeared. Yeah, I did that to show off, but other than that me helping him was entirely to help him. I went back and looked at my computer and started working on Truth or Lie. I hear a ding and look at my email. It was a notification about the school events.
School dance…. Blah blah blah… sports… blah blah blah… Play, blah blah blah… wait what? A 9th-grade play? Huh. I pressed the link to see what the play was about. Blah blah, women's rights, blah blah, oh cool! Apparently, we were supposed to sing songs and dance to it at certain times. The choreography was already made by someone named Asha Linne. Considering some of the songs that were in the play were my favorites, I decided to audition for singing. I heard the door open and in one swift move, I had my knife underneath their chin. "Um, could you not kill me?" said a familiar voice. Oh, it was Kace. "Who do you think I was? It's not like any monsters can-" I covered his mouth and said "Do you seriously want to tempt the fates? AGAIN?" Under my hand, he mumbled "Oh, sorry. But isn't this house-" I cut him off again. "Just in case," I said and slowly took my hand off of his mouth. He rolled his eyes. "We can't even trust each other in this world," he muttered.
That's when Amanda came into the room. Seriously? We didn't need another person. She strode past me and looked at my computer, followed by Jameson. "Okay, apparently, I am hosting a party. In my own SHUCKING room." I said, sarcastically. "A play?" Amanda asked, completely ignoring me. "What songs?" asked Jameson. I rolled my eyes. "Um, you guys realize that it is on your computers?" They nodded. "Oh, that's what we came in here to tell you, Abigail," said Amanda with a wicked grin. "Uh, no, we needed Kace! Abigail would freak out-" "There's a big spider in my room." I shrieked and hopped onto my bed with my knife in hand. NO SPIDERS. I hate spiders, as everyone already knows. I was not going into Amanda's room. Kace sighed. "What do you want me to do?" he asked. "Squish it? Why couldn't you guys?" He asked. Jameson winced. "Well, that's the thing… see, it's not a normal spider, it has something written on it."
I watched as they went into Amanda's room. I decided to TRY and conquer my fear and follow them. I almost bolted when I saw the big hairy spider, but then saw the message on its back. I will see you soon, for I know it will be your interest to go to the play. I remembered the choreographer's name was Asha. Maybe she was a demigod? But what god can possibly control living things like that? Hecate, maybe? Or Zeus… I doubted it, though. He can't do everything even though he was king of the gods. I would have to find out. I threw my knife and it hit the spider and the spider disintegrated. "Well," I said to them. They were startled because they didn't think I would come in. "It looks like we're going to see some play choreography tomorrow."
Jameson's POV
I got to school the next day with a light feeling. Of course, I was listening to Fireflies, but other than that, All-Star was in the play and a number of other songs I enjoy. I could probably sing in the play, and maybe act too! I don't know if that's allowed though, with inclusion, and friendship, and blah blah blah. Wait, isn't that kinda the idea behind the play? Meh. Anyway… I would still try. I would have to be great, but I have been into music since forever, so that's not a problem. Meanwhile, I looked over at the others. They looked nervous. "What are you guys gonna do?" I asked. Raymond looked up. "Act, maybe," he said. "Sing and dance,' said Abigail. "Um… act?" said Kace, unsure. Annabeth and Percy both said acting. There were people who said singing, acting dancing… even lighting. That left Amanda. She glared and said, "None of your business." "Aw, come on," I said. "Pleeeeeeaaaase?" She rolled her eyes. "Singing." Abigail looked shocked. "Singing?" she said, confused. "Umm… you? Sing?" Amanda rolled her eyes. "Yes, idiot. Singing. You know, like la la la. Sing. Ing." For once, Abigail didn't complain about the nickname. I grinned and said, "Sing for us!" Amanda turned her head and said, "No."
Abigail turned back and forth between us and seemed like she was going to do something that she would regret. "Ok, if I sing, you have to sing too," she said, firmly. Amanda glared at her. "How do I know if you are going to sing?" Abigail sighed. "I thought of that already, idiot. That's why I-" "Wait, what?!" Kace yelled. Abigail rolled her eyes. "Yes, I'm singing. Right here. Right now." She walked to Amanda and glared at her. "And if you don't sing, I will have Piper to charmspeak you, if I can't use my ability." Amanda finally gave in. Abigail took a deep breath and started to sing.
"You're a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off, get back in the saddle
You're on the front line
Everyone's watching
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The pressure is on
You feel it
But you've got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up oh-oh
And if you fall get up oh-oh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
'Cause this is Africa"
Abigail stopped and she seemed to realize that she had pulled it from memory. "Nice," said Annabeth, smiling. "Now you," Abigail said with a smirk. Amanda sighed. "Fine," She said. "Do Fireflies!" I suggested. Amanda agreed and was about to sing when I interrupted her. "Hey, wait a second…. I feel left out!" I interposed because I LOVE Fireflies... "Well, what song do you want to sing?" Amanda and Abigail asked sarcastically (surprisingly in sync, which is scary). "Well, I would've loved to sing Fireflies," I replied, giving Amanda a look, "But I have another song in mind. But as payment for taking a song I like, I won't tell you what it is." I said. They agreed, and Amanda started to sing Fireflies.
"You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and… stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems"
Everyone stared at her. "See why I don't sing in front of people?" she asked. I sighed. "Amanda, that was perfectly fine!" I said. "Yeah!" Raymond agreed. "Let's all go try out for the play- and Amanda and Abigail have got to at least sing!" Percy exclaimed.